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American Pattern

Choosing an American Pattern File

Selecting the proper file for your application is essential if your going to achieve the desired result for your job. When selecting the proper file you most consider its shape, size, tooth type, and coarseness. The size and the coarseness of the file are directly related. Larger files will remove more stock but will also leave your project with a coarse finish, while smaller files will remove less stock, but will leave a finer, smoother finish.

Parts of the File
Coarseness
Kinds of Teeth
Shape

Parts of the File

  • Length is measured exclusive of tang, from point to heel,unless specified otherwise
  • Desired stroke length, type of material and size will determine length required
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Kinds of Teeth

    SINGLE-CUT

  • Single set of parallel, diagonal rows of teeth
  • Single-cut files are often used with light pressure to produce a smooth surface finish or to put a keen edge on knives, shears or saws
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      • DOUBLE-CUT

      • 2 sets of diagonal rows of teeth
      • Second set of teeth cut in opposite diagonal direction and on top of the first set
      • First set of teeth is known as the overcut, second is known as upcut
      • Upcut is finer than overcut
      • Double-cut file is used with heavier pressure than the single-cut and removes material faster from the workpiece
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        MAGICUT

      • Single cut teeth divided by angular serrations into shorter cutting edges, which free themselves readily from chips and perform roughing and smoothing at the same time
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        CURVED-CUT

      • Teeth arranged in curved contours across the file face
      • Curved-cut file is normally used in automotive body shops for smoothing body panels
      ClassicPlain

        RASP-CUT

      • Series of individual teeth which are formed by a single-pointed tool
      • Produces a rough cut that is used primarily on wood, hooves, aluminum and lead
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Coarseness

  • Work to be accomplished, whether roughing or finishing, will determine type of teeth and coarseness for each application
  • Most American pattern files are available with 3 grades of cut: bastard-cut, second-cut and smooth-cut
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Shape

  • Area to be filed will determine specific cross-section (round, square, flat, etc.) to be used
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  1. Nicholson 21825N, Nicholson File #21825N 6 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21825N-360

    Nicholson File #21825N 6 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle (Case 360-Pack)
    Special Price $1,836.00 Regular Price $2,912.40
  2. Nicholson 21832N, Nicholson File #21832N 8 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21832N-72

    Nicholson File #21832N 8 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle (Case 72-Pack)
    Special Price $489.64 Regular Price $694.08
  3. Nicholson 21839N, Nicholson File #21839N 10 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21839N-96

    Nicholson File #21839N 10 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle (Case 96-Pack)
    Special Price $831.34 Regular Price $1,180.80
  4. Nicholson 21842HN, Nicholson File #21842HN 12 in. Mill Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21842HN-20

    Nicholson File #21842HN 12 in. Mill Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle (Case 20-Pack)
    Special Price $307.56 Regular Price $416.20
  5. Nicholson 21842N, Nicholson File #21842N 12 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21842N-36

    Nicholson File #21842N 12 in. Mill Bastard Cut without Handle (Case 36-Pack)
    Special Price $513.76 Regular Price $728.28
  6. Nicholson 07835N, Nicholson File #07835N 8 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine

    Sku #: 3HN-07835N-144

    Nicholson File #07835N 8 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine (Case 144-Pack)
    Special Price $1,624.32 Regular Price $2,571.84
  7. Nicholson 07842N, Nicholson File #07842N 10 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine

    Sku #: 3HN-07842N-60

    Nicholson File #07842N 10 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine (Case 60-Pack)
    Special Price $966.96 Regular Price $1,453.20
  8. Nicholson 07851N, Nicholson File #07851N 12 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine

    Sku #: 3HN-07851N-48

    Nicholson File #07851N 12 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine (Case 48-Pack)
    Special Price $1,037.49 Regular Price $1,559.52
  9. Nicholson 07863N, Nicholson File #07863N 14 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine

    Sku #: 3HN-07863N-36

    Nicholson File #07863N 14 in. Hand Long Angle Lathe (LAL) Fine (Case 36-Pack)
    Special Price $1,023.84 Regular Price $1,539.00
  10. Nicholson 07657N, Nicholson File #07657N 10 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL)

    Sku #: 3HN-07657N-90

    Nicholson File #07657N 10 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL) (Case 90-Pack)
    Special Price $1,356.59 Regular Price $2,038.50
  11. Nicholson 07688N, Nicholson File #07688N 12 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL)

    Sku #: 3HN-07688N-48

    Nicholson File #07688N 12 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL) (Case 48-Pack)
    Special Price $975.30 Regular Price $1,466.40
  12. Nicholson 07719N, Nicholson File #07719N 14 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL)

    Sku #: 3HN-07719N-36

    Nicholson File #07719N 14 in. Flat Long Angle Lathe (LAL) (Case 36-Pack)
    Special Price $986.87 Regular Price $1,483.20
  13. Nicholson 06711N, Nicholson File #06711N 4 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06711N-600

    Nicholson File #06711N 4 in. Knife Bastard Cut (Case 600-Pack)
    Special Price $6,852.60 Regular Price $12,066.00
  14. Nicholson 06773N, Nicholson File #06773N 4 in. Knife Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06773N-600

    Nicholson File #06773N 4 in. Knife Smooth Cut (Case 600-Pack)
    Special Price $7,500.60 Regular Price $13,194.00
  15. Nicholson 06804N, Nicholson File #06804N 6 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06804N-396

    Nicholson File #06804N 6 in. Knife Bastard Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $5,265.32 Regular Price $9,100.08
  16. Nicholson 06836N, Nicholson File #06836N 6 in. Knife Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06836N-396

    Nicholson File #06836N 6 in. Knife Second Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $5,831.60 Regular Price $10,074.24
  17. Nicholson 06867N, Nicholson File #06867N 6 in. Knife Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06867N-396

    Nicholson File #06867N 6 in. Knife Smooth Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $6,495.89 Regular Price $11,218.68
  18. Nicholson 06898N, Nicholson File #06898N 8 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06898N-192

    Nicholson File #06898N 8 in. Knife Bastard Cut (Case 192-Pack)
    Special Price $3,148.41 Regular Price $5,256.96
  19. Nicholson 06930N, Nicholson File #06930N 8 in. Knife Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06930N-192

    Nicholson File #06930N 8 in. Knife Second Cut (Case 192-Pack)
    Special Price $3,410.55 Regular Price $5,694.72
  20. Nicholson 06961N, Nicholson File #06961N 8 in. Knife Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06961N-192

    Nicholson File #06961N 8 in. Knife Smooth Cut (Case 192-Pack)
    Special Price $3,544.35 Regular Price $5,917.44
  21. Nicholson 06992N, Nicholson File #06992N 10 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06992N-60

    Nicholson File #06992N 10 in. Knife Bastard Cut (Case 60-Pack)
    Special Price $1,291.18 Regular Price $1,940.40
  22. Nicholson 07054N, Nicholson File #07054N 10 in. Knife Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-07054N-60

    Nicholson File #07054N 10 in. Knife Smooth Cut (Case 60-Pack)
    Special Price $1,573.68 Regular Price $2,364.60
  23. Nicholson 07085N, Nicholson File #07085N 12 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-07085N-48

    Nicholson File #07085N 12 in. Knife Bastard Cut (Case 48-Pack)
    Special Price $1,276.39 Regular Price $1,919.04
  24. Nicholson 06601N, Nicholson File #06601N 8 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06601N-96

    Nicholson File #06601N 8 in. Handy File (Case 96-Pack)
    Special Price $1,090.58 Regular Price $1,639.68
  25. Nicholson 06602N, Nicholson File #06602N 8 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06602N-96

    Nicholson File #06602N 8 in. Handy File (Case 96-Pack)
    Special Price $1,063.28 Regular Price $1,597.44
  26. Nicholson 06686N, Nicholson File #06686N 12 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06686N-48

    Nicholson File #06686N 12 in. Handy File (Case 48-Pack)
    Special Price $831.96 Regular Price $1,250.88
  27. Nicholson 05738N, Nicholson File #05738N 6 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05738N-396

    Nicholson File #05738N 6 in. Hand Bastard Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $2,928.59 Regular Price $4,898.52
  28. Nicholson 05771N, Nicholson File #05771N 6 in. Hand Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05771N-396

    Nicholson File #05771N 6 in. Hand Second Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $3,165.13 Regular Price $5,290.56
  29. Nicholson 05804N, Nicholson File #05804N 6 in. Hand Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05804N-396

    Nicholson File #05804N 6 in. Hand Smooth Cut (Case 396-Pack)
    Special Price $3,339.72 Regular Price $5,583.60
  30. Nicholson 05853N, Nicholson File #05853N 8 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05853N-192

    Nicholson File #05853N 8 in. Hand Bastard Cut (Case 192-Pack)
    Special Price $1,664.64 Regular Price $2,638.08
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